Well, here we are—Dear June Collectibles has officially made it to the World Wide Web! (Do people still call it that, or am I showing my age already?) Either way, welcome! Whether you’re an old friend, a curious clicker, or a diehard collector who knows the thrill of spotting a hidden gem under a table at 6 a.m. at a flea market, I’m glad you’re here.
Who Am I, and Why Am I Doing This?
Hi, my name is Rich, and I’ve got a thing for history—specifically, the kind you can hold in your hands. Over the years, I’ve been that person digging through dusty boxes at estate sales, excited over something everyone else thought was junk.
But here’s the truth: it’s never “just junk.” Every piece has a story—a reason it was made, cherished, and (eventually) passed along. That’s what Dear June Collectibles is all about: finding those stories, sharing them, and making sure they don’t get lost.
What You’ll Find Here
This isn’t just an online store, and it’s definitely not your grandma’s antiques site (though, full disclosure, we love grandmas—they often have the best stuff). Yes, I’ll have some fantastic pieces for sale, but I also want this to be a space where we geek out over history together.
You can expect blog posts like:
- Advertising Giveaways: From soap bars to company-branded wrenches (yes, that was a thing), we’ll look at how businesses got creative—and sometimes weird—to win your loyalty.
- Art Glass Through the Ages: Beautiful, delicate, and occasionally “how is this still standing?” stunning pieces that went from practical to fine art.
- Political Souvenirs: Campaign buttons, banners, and even sneakers that prove history isn’t always boring—it can be collectible and colorful too.
- Dollhouses and Miniatures: From ornate Victorian homes to the world-famous forensic Nutshell Studies (tiny crime scenes, people… tiny crime scenes!).
And this is just the start.
Our Motto – “Let’s Make History”
I mean it literally. Every time you pick up a collectible, you’re saving a piece of history—and creating new memories with it. That’s what I want this site to be: a place where we learn, laugh, and share the stories behind the things we love.
Your Turn – Join the Conversation
Here’s where you come in:
- Do you have a favorite collectible?
- Ever stumble on something weird at a flea market and wonder, “What even is this?” (Trust me, same.)
- Is there something you’re looking for or a story you want to share?
Drop it in the comments, shoot me an email, or just hang out and see what’s coming next.
Thanks for stopping by on day one of this adventure. Be sure to bookmark us, subscribe, and come back often—because the best is yet to come.
Let’s Make History—together.